Ukraine advances in east, south, Russian airforce “unusually active” – UK intel.

In its latest intelligence update, the British Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces have penetrated the first Russian defense lines in some areas, noting that Russia’s Air force “has been unusually active over southern Ukraine.”

The ministry tweeted:

• “In the last 48 hours significant Ukrainian operations have been taking place in several sectors of eastern and southern Ukraine.”
• “In some areas, Ukrainian forces have likely made good progress and penetrated the first line of Russian defences. In others, Ukrainian progress has been slower. Russian performance has been mixed: some units are likely conducting credible manoeuvre defence operations while others have pulled back in some disorder, amid increased reports of Russian casualties as they withdraw through their own minefields.”
• “The Russian Airforce has been unusually active over southern Ukraine, where the airspace is more permissive for Russia than in other parts of the country. However, it remains unclear whether tactical airstrikes have been effective.”

Read also:

• Ukrainian offensive operations continued in at least four front areas – ISW
• Frontline report: Ukrainian forces adjust strategy, push forward in Zaporizhzhia’s Orikhiv direction
• Ukraine likely hit Russian army headquarters visited by Putin, OSINT analysts say
• Russia drops glide bomb on hospital in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
• Frontline report: Ukrainians storm Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia direction, face resistance

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this. We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

Tags: counteroffensive